Job summaryWe are looking to recruit a staff nurse to join our small team of SACT nurses who deliver systemic anti-cancer therapies on site in the Macmillan Cancer Unit at Leighton Hospital.
You must be flexible to meet the needs of our service and be able to work flexibly between the hours of 8am and 8pm. The Unit is currently open Monday to Friday though some weekend working is anticipated in the future as our service expands to deliver more SACT closer to home. This is a role where you can learn and develop new skills whilst working within a supportive environment.
We deliver SACT to patients who are undergoing treatment for haematological cancers and solid tumours and work with a number of visiting Oncologists from tertiary centres such as The Christie and the University Hospitals of North Midlands. We receive excellent feedback from our patients about the level of care we provide.
This post is 30 hours per week
Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant must have good communication skills and work well as part of a small team. Previous experience of working with cancer patients or within a cancer setting is essential.
You must have experience of current SACT administration and you must have completed the degree level module for Chemotherapy administration or SACT passport. Your application will not be considered if you can not demonstrate this. You must have experience in cannulation, accessing CVAD's, phlebotomy and have the confidence to administer chemotherapy under nurse-led protocols.
About usMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
DetailsDate posted: 17 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 412-S&C-8233576
Job locations: Macmillan Unit, Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities- Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance within the particular area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met
- Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation
- Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards
- Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- 18 months Experience working with Cancer patients
Desirable- Ability to work in a small team
QualificationsEssential- NMC Registration and Degree level module for Chemotherapy administration or SACT passport
Desirable- Advanced Communication qualification
QualificationsEssential- Experience in cannulation, accessing CVAD's, phlebotomy
Desirable- Confidence to administer chemotherapy under nurse-led protocols
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Macmillan Unit, Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Macmillan Lead SACT Nurse, Katie Edge, katie.edge@mcht.nhs.uk, 01270273601
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
